Olympics Honor Late Catholic Hockey Player, Possible Catholic School Shooting Stopped, Catholic Approach to Epstein Files, and More

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Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Feb. 24, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this episode:

• Team USA’s Olympic gold medal victory in men’s hockey became a tribute to late Catholic player Johnny Gaudreau, as teammates honored his memory and lifelong Olympic dream while celebrating with his family present.
• Quick action by an off-duty law enforcement officer and parent volunteers prevented a possible mass shooting at a Sacramento Catholic school Mass when an armed former student was detained before entering the church.
• Newly released Epstein files and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor have exposed disturbing revelations, including Epstein’s hostility toward the Catholic Church and alleged efforts to undermine Pope Francis.
• Cardinals Gerhard Müller and Robert Sarah urged the Society of St. Pius X to submit to Pope Leo XIV’s authority and remain in communion with Rome amid plans to ordain bishops without papal approval.
• Pope Leo XIV renewed his urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, urging dialogue, prayer, and peace as civilian casualties continue to mount nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion.